John Byrne

John Byrne

John Byrne was an artist, writer and playwright. He was best known for the BBC television series Tutti Frutti and the play Slab Boys.

  • Title: John Byrne
  • Popularity: 2.557
  • Known For: Writing
  • Birthday: 1940-01-06
  • Place of Birth: Paisley, Scotland, UK
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John Byrne Movies

  • 2003
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    American Cousins

    American Cousins

    5.3 2003 HD

    Two American mafiosi, Gino and Settimo, take refuge in the Glasgow cafe owned by their Scottish/Italian cousin, but he isn't the tough guy they'd...

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  • 1988
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    Byrne About Byrne

    Byrne About Byrne

    1 1988 HD

    In this diverse and inventive autobiography, painter and author John Byrne travels from his youth, through his art school years to the period of his...

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  • 2017
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    Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

    Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

    6 2017 HD

    Celebrating Billy Connolly's 75th birthday and 50 years in the business, three Scottish artists - John Byrne, Jack Vettriano and Rachel MacLean -...

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  • 1988
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    Normal Service

    Normal Service

    1 1988 HD

    It's General Election day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too...

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  • 1988
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    Byrne About Byrne

    Byrne About Byrne

    1 1988 HD

    In this diverse and inventive autobiography, painter and author John Byrne travels from his youth, through his art school years to the period of his...

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  • 1988
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    Byrne About Byrne

    Byrne About Byrne

    1 1988 HD

    In this diverse and inventive autobiography, painter and author John Byrne travels from his youth, through his art school years to the period of his...

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  • 1974
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    Clydescope

    Clydescope

    7 1974 HD

    A panorama of the Clyde, from Biggar to Brodick, with Billy Connolly as your guide. Directed by Murray Grigor for the Films of Scotland Committee.

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  • 1986
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    Scotch & Wry

    Scotch & Wry

    10 1986 HD

    Video Compilation of the Scottish TV Comedy Sketch Show. Stand out characters include Supercop, an idiot motorcycle policeman whose catchphrase was...

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  • 1990
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    Your Cheatin' Heart

    Your Cheatin' Heart

    1 1990 HD

    In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country music scene in an unsentimental portrait of...

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  • 1997
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    The Slab Boys

    The Slab Boys

    8 1997 HD

    Paisley, Scotland, in 1957. Three likely lads look forward to the staff dance at the local carpet factory where they work

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  • 1997
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    The Slab Boys

    The Slab Boys

    8 1997 HD

    Paisley, Scotland, in 1957. Three likely lads look forward to the staff dance at the local carpet factory where they work

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  • 1993
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    Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles

    Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles

    1 1993 HD

    In the autumn of 1773, the English writer Samuel Johnson visits the Hebrides, or Western Isles, off the North-West coast of Scotland. With him are...

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  • 1993
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    Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles

    Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles

    1 1993 HD

    In the autumn of 1773, the English writer Samuel Johnson visits the Hebrides, or Western Isles, off the North-West coast of Scotland. With him are...

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  • 2011
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    Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line

    Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line

    1 2011 HD

    Gerry Rafferty, who died in January 2011, was one of Scotland's best-loved singer/songwriters, famous around the world for hits such as "Baker...

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  • 1979
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    The Slab Boys

    The Slab Boys

    1 1979 HD

    Paisley, Scotland, in 1957. Three working-class lads look forward to the staff dance at the local carpet factory.

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  • 1987
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    Double Scotch & Wry

    Double Scotch & Wry

    10 1987 HD

    Rikki Fulton and friends return with another selection of sketches and comedy characters, including the Reverend I.M. Jolly, Supercop, dirty barber...

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  • 1987
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    Double Scotch & Wry

    Double Scotch & Wry

    10 1987 HD

    Rikki Fulton and friends return with another selection of sketches and comedy characters, including the Reverend I.M. Jolly, Supercop, dirty barber...

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  • 1974
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    The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil

    The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil

    1 1974 HD

    In their songs, comedy and exuberant music, a travelling theatre company give a fiercely polemic account of Scottish history, from the aftermath of...

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  • 1970
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    6.9 1970 HD

    Tutti Frutti is a BBC Scotland six part drama series, transmitted in 1987 and written by John Byrne. It starred Robbie Coltrane, Emma Thompson,...

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  • 1970
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    6 1970 HD

    In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country music scene in an unsentimental portrait of...

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  • 1970
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    5.5 1970 HD

    A series of plays specially written for television.

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